RECOM has introduced new DC/DC converters in the REM2A and REM4A series, designed for medical and safety-critical applications. These converters offer 5kVAC/1 min isolation and 2MOPP rating at 250VAC, with 8mm creepage and clearance. The 2W REM2A and 4W REM4A are available in both through-hole and SMD formats, featuring 2:1 input ranges from 4.5V to…

Digital circuit design is a critical part of electronics. In fact, most electronic components are digital electronic circuits. Even simple integrated circuits (ICs) contain thousands or hundreds of thousands of transistors. Microprocessors and microcontroller ICs typically have millions or billions of transistors. Most ICs are produced in fabs, but digital circuit designs can be made…

Speakers are vital to our auditory experiences, acting as the bridge between electrical signals and the rich, dynamic sounds we hear. They transform electrical impulses into sound waves, allowing us to experience music, dialogue, and other audio content with clarity and depth. Understanding how speakers achieve this transformation requires a closer look at their internal…

Samtec, Inc. has expanded its A-Series family of connectors with new additions that include a Level 3 Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) package for automobile applications. The series, comprising over 100 connectors, is designed for space-constrained, rugged applications within vehicles. The latest additions include right-angle and edge connectors, addressing the needs of automotive lighting, infotainment, and…

Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the CoolGaN™ Transistor 700 V G4 product family, engineered for efficient power conversion up to 700 V. These transistors provide a 20 percent improvement in input and output figures-of-merit over other GaN products, resulting in higher efficiency, reduced power losses, and cost-effective solutions. Their advanced electrical characteristics and packaging ensure…

TDK Corporation expands its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor portfolio with the launch of the TAS8240 sensor for automotive and industrial applications. This latest addition, available in both compact QFN16 (3 x 3 mm²) and TSSOP16 (5 x 6.4 mm²) packages, offers four redundant analog single-ended SIN/COS outputs and low power consumption. This sensor facilitates precise…

DigiKey announced that it received 18 honors from its supplier partners during the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit, held May 21-23 in Las Vegas. DigiKey was recognized for its sales results, partnership, collaboration and more during the past year. The list of awards DigiKey received includes: 2023 Distributor of the Year from Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS)…

Ambarella, Inc. announced during AutoSens USA, the latest generation of its AI systems-on-chip (SoCs) for in-vehicle fleet telematics systems. Ideal for AI dash cams integrating front-facing ADAS and driver monitoring systems (DMS), the new CV75AX provides up to 2x the AI performance over Ambarella’s prior-generation SoC, enabling the latest transformer neural networks for improved accuracy and reduced false…

Rambus Inc. announced the availability of its new family of state-of-the-art DDR5 server Power Management ICs (PMICs), including an industry-leading extreme current device for high-performance applications. With this new family of server PMICs, Rambus offers module manufacturers a complete DDR5 RDIMM memory interface chipset supporting a broad range of data center use cases. The PMIC is…

ITG Electronics has introduced a line of power factor correction (PFC) chokes whose slim design enables engineers to incorporate them into tight spaces. The company’s PFC282820B and PFC282822B series of PFC chokes are suitable for 500-1000 watt continuous conduction mode PFC boost converter applications. ITG Electronics also offers a wider design (27.5 x 28.5 mm) compatible…

Infineon Technologies AG opens a new chapter in power systems and energy conversion and introduces the next generation of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET trench technology. The new Infineon CoolSiC MOSFET 650 V and 1200 V Generation 2 improve MOSFET key performance figures such as stored energies and charges by up to 20 percent compared to…

EPC introduces the 100 V, 1 mOhm EPC2361 GaN FET in a compact 3 mm x 5 mm QFN package, offering higher power density for DC-DC conversion, fast charging, motor drives, and solar MPPTs. EPC, the world’s leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN) power FETs and ICs, launches the 100 V, 1 mOhm EPC2361. This…

As electrical engineers, we are always searching for new and innovative ways to optimize the performance of our devices. However, one often overlooked aspect of electronic design is the management of heat. Excessive heat can have disastrous effects on the performance, reliability, and longevity of electronic components. This is where Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) come…

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced four new FRED Pt Gen 5 600 V Hyperfast rectifiers in a fully isolated TO-220 FullPAK 2L package. Offering the best reverse recovery performance for devices in their class, the 12 A VS-E5TW1206FP-N3, VS-E5TX1206FP-N3, 15 A VS-E5TW1506FP-N3, and VS-E5TX1506FP-N3 are designed to increase the efficiency of medium frequency converters and of hard and soft-switched…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that its 8A34001 System Synchronizer for IEEE 1588 is being used within the AMD Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC DFE ZCU670 Evaluation Kit and reference design for 5G Next-Gen Radio (5G NR). The 8A34001 System Synchronizer for IEEE 1588 is part of Renesas’ ClockMatrix Family of high-performance, precision…

The latest software update to the R&S PWC200 plane wave converter (PWC) increases measurement accuracy and refines usability thanks to a new calibration method. With these updates, Rohde & Schwarz extends the possible use cases of its innovative 5G massive MIMO base-station testing solution in R&D, quality assurance, production, and conformance testing. While the software…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, will exhibit at electronica China 2021 (April 14-16). Under the theme of “Our technology starts with You,” ST will showcase its products and solutions for Smart Mobility, Power & Energy Management, and IoT & 5G. Smart mobility At electronica China 2021, ST will display XPeng P7, a smart electric-vehicle sports…

In a world where computing is pervasive and intelligence is distributed across every surface — from the Cloud to the network to the intelligent edge — Intel highlighted how it’s driving technology leadership at CES 2021. To help people navigate through this extraordinary time, the company has introduced new processors for business, education, mobile, and gaming computing…

STMicroelectronics has revealed its latest BlueNRG-LP Bluetooth LE System-on-Chip (SoC), which leverages the latest Bluetooth features to increase communication range, raise throughput, strengthen security, and save power. The ultra-low-power radio is optimized to consume as little as 3.4mA in receive mode, just 4.3mA when transmitting, and less than 500nA quietly waiting for wake-up events — cutting by half…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced RA4W1 — the first RA microcontroller (MCU) with enhanced security and privacy for Bluetooth 5.0 low energy connections. The single-chip MCU, with an integrated Bluetooth 5.0 radio, is supported with a flexible software package (FSP) that enables engineers to begin development with Arm ecosystem…